Finance Director, UK TV Production

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

The Director of Finance, UK TV Production, provides finance leadership, strategic decision support, governance and operational finance oversight across UK TV production businesses. The role supports budgeting, MRP, forecasting, greenlights, ultimate’s, financial reporting and business partnering, and includes a broader remit across treasury/funding, statutory and legal entity governance, production finance systems, audit/compliance, process controls and operational cost approvals.

What you'll do:

• Reports directly to the SVP Finance, International TV Production and manages a team of up to 2 professionals (with indirect oversight of UK JV Finance teams).
• Proactively manage oversight and responsibility for the UK International TV Production Finance teams.
• Provide commercial and financial decision support to UK MDs & business/production teams on all financial matters.
• Support in coordination and management of the MRP (mid-range plan), and annual budgeting cycles.
• Oversight of greenlight modelling and greenlight memo production for new shows (for UK productions).
• Support production departments on questions around internal budgeting for all shows.
• Support of funding requirements for shows, working with BA and Corp Legal on adequate legal entity structuring to facilitate funding agreements.
• In collaboration with management, define financial targets and goals.
• Work with GFO team to produce an analysis of financial results after the quarterly and year-end close for UK operating companies, with a comparison of budget/forecast to actuals.
• Ensure financial reports are accurately presented on the basis of IFRS.
• Oversight of financial and business controls within the UK International TV Production business.
• Partner with Business Affairs to develop financial models in support of talent and network negotiations for UK production companies.
• Oversee and implement reliable production cost accounting systems within each of the UK production companies.
• Analyze and recommend any financial tactics for productions or other elements of the business, including restructuring and the like.
• Support and ensure the necessary adoption, implementation and maintenance of Sony or SPE policies or processes.
• Oversight of treasury and cashflow forecasting, working with SGTS on credit facility and capitalisation needs for key corporate holding and trading entity SPTP UK.
• Act as an ambassador for Sony at all times and conduct oneself with honesty and integrity.
• Work effectively with employees, at all levels, across the business, including the ability to persuade non-reporting colleagues to timely provide information necessary for the success of the business.
• International Travel as required.

What you have:

• A leader who can develop and motivate a highly competent team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Typically, 8+ years of financial experience required.
• TV production industry experience required, particularly with Scripted programming.
• High standard in influencing and interpersonal skills, to build and develop strong company relationships.
• Demonstrable financial analysis, financial projection skills, as well as IFRS (& US GAAP) accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Creative and resourceful when it comes to problem-solving and structuring.
• A personable, charismatic and professional individual who is a team player.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills required.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem-solve.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong accounting / GAAP knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational, analytical and PC skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management.
• BS/BA degree with an accounting/finance focus preferred.
• CPA (or equivalent) and/or MBA preferred.

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan.
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state‑of‑the‑art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!).

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

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